The Effect of Live Music via the Iso-Priniciple on Pain Management in Palliative Care as Measured by Self-Report Using a Graphic Rating Scale (GRS) and Pulse Rate

• Other Authors: Lee, Hyo Jung (authoraut)
• Format: Others
• Language: English; English
• Published: Florida State University
• Subjects: Music
• Online Access: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-3199

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of live music via the iso-principle on pain management in palliative care. A total of forty subjects participated in this study and were evenly divided into two groups: control (recorded classical selections) and experimental (live music via the iso-principle). Groups were matched on the basis of gender and amount of previous music therapy experience. Self-rating of pain using a Graphic Rating Scale (GRS) and pulse rate were measured before music and after music. A univariate analysis of variance was applied to analyze the data obtained from this study. Results from a comparison of pre-test to post-test indicated that there were significant differences between pre-test and post-test on both dependent variables for each group. In other words, both music therapy techniques facilitated subjects' pain relief and relaxation. Besides, results of a univariate analysis of variance showed that there was a statistically significant difference on self-rating of pain between groups. Live music via the iso-principle was more effective than recorded music on pain management. A statistically significant difference in pulse rate between groups by gender also existed. This study supports that the use of live music via the iso-principle is an effective tool for pain management in palliative care. === A Thesis submitted to the School of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music. === Fall Semester, 2005. === October 10, 2005. === Music Therapy, Palliative Care, Pain Management, Iso-Principle === Includes bibliographical references. === Jayne M. Standley, Professor Directing Thesis; Clifford K. Madsen, Committee Member; Dianne G. Gregory, Committee Member.